What is BS EN 597-1 - ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases about?
BS EN 597 is a series of European standards concerned with the ignitability of upholstered furniture using various ignition sources. BS EN 597-1 is the first part of the multi-series.
BS EN 597-1 specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
BS EN 597-1 contains annex A (informative) Model test report form.
Note: Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from BS EN 597-1.
Who is BS EN 597-1 - ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases for?
BS EN 597-1 on ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases is useful for:
Mattress and mattress pads manufacturers
Mattress and mattress pads suppliers
Mattress and bed designing teams
Product development teams/innovation teams
Quality control personnel
Safety regulatory bodies
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